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Power and Energy Systems By: Mauro Godinho Jenny Hamway ELE754: Power Electronics Summary: – Solid state converters and microprocessor control – Switch mode converters, diode and SCR rectifiers, current/voltage source inverters, and programming techniques – Converter analysis and design ELE754: Power Electronics Why choose this course? – Many practical industrial applications such as motor speed control, switch mode power supplies, and UPS – Learn how to use assembly language programming to control power converters – Converter analysis design ELE754: Power Electronics How has this course helped in thesis? – Solar Tracker with Bi-directional Converter – Utilizes an inverter learned in this course to take DC output power from the solar panel and convert it to AC for household use ELE754: Power Electronics What does this course entail? – Two quizzes, one midterm, final, three labs (as of Fall 2008) – Labs: Microprocessor controlled DC-DC converter, SCR rectifier, and IGBT inverter operation/induction motor control ELE754: Power Electronics Was this course worthwhile? – YES!! – If you plan on doing a thesis in the power field, or plan on working in the power industry, this course is essential – All 4th year power thesis require some type of power converter ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems Summary: – Modeling and simulation of electromechanical in Simulink – Modeling of DC motors, induction machines, solid state converters, and motor speed control techniques ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems Why choose this course? – Modeling of electromechanical systems widely used in industry – Practical course geared towards industrial applications ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems How has this course helped in thesis? – Students become very familiar with Simulink and its applications – If you thesis requires use of Simulink or PowerSim, this course gives all the basics How can this course help in finding a job? – Can help with finding automation or power jobs with electromechanical aspects ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems What does this course entail? – Midterm, final, 4 labs, and a lab project – All labs and lab project are done in Simulink – Labs: DC motor dynamic performance/ speed control, induction motor dynamic performance, PWM inverters, and induction motor drives ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems Was this course worthwhile? – Yes! – Course is comprehensive and gives a solid understanding of electromechanical systems with a relevant lab component Conclusion Essential courses for anyone considering a career in power, or wants to have a background in power applications Questions?